Barrell Whiskey Cask Strength Finished In Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels 18 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey

An 18-year-old Kentucky whiskey selected and blended by Barrell Craft Spirits, then finished in a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes wine casks. This dual finishing approach layers dark fruit and tannin from the red wine with honeyed sweetness and richness from the Sauternes influence. The result is a complex, dessert-leaning profile with strong oak maturity and integrated wine character.

Barrell Whiskey Cask Strength Finished In Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauternes Barrels 18 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark berries, raisin, honey, caramel, and toasted oak with soft spice.

Palate: Rich and layered — dark fruit, toffee, and brown sugar with grape tannin, honeyed sweetness, and warming spice.

Finish: Long and evolving with lingering fruit, sweet wine notes, spice, and a slightly dry oak fade.

Distillery Information

Barrell Craft Spirits specializes in sourcing and blending mature American whiskeys, often finishing them in unique cask types to build complexity. In this expression, extended aging of 18 years provides deep oak structure, while the combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes barrels introduces both tannic red fruit and sweet dessert wine elements. This dual-cask finishing approach reflects a modern, experimental direction in American whiskey, where layered wine influences are used to create more intricate and distinctive profiles. Bottled at cask strength, it preserves the full intensity and variation of the blend.

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